Cart is empty Mars Inc.’s Skittles candies are no longer being made with titanium dioxide, a chemical that whitens foods, brightens colors and makes candy appear shiny, the company confirmed to Bloomberg News.
VR tool pioneered to enhance athlete well-being makes headlines
An innovative project which uses virtual reality to enhance the mental well-being and resilience of young athletes is attracting the attention of major sporting organizations across the UK.
Expert calls for new official guidelines on identifying fabricated or induced illness for children
New guidelines on identifying fabricated or induced illness (FII) in children are needed after research has found previous guidance to be inaccurate and the cause of false accusations against parents.
Assessing smartphone apps for stress relief: Mindfulness and problem-solving therapy may be more effective
The levels of stress experienced by people living in many countries worldwide, particularly by those inhabiting urban areas, have risen exponentially over the past decades. This has led to the development of numerous technological tools designed to improve users’ mental health and provide stress relief.
Cholera outbreak in Sudan capital kills 70 in 2 days: health ministry
A cholera outbreak in Sudan’s capital has killed 70 people in two days, health officials said, as Khartoum battles a fast-spreading epidemic amid a collapse of basic services.
US cancels $590 million contract with Moderna for bird flu shot
US President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday canceled a $590 million contract with Moderna to develop an avian flu vaccine, the US biotech company said.
LuSE rallies as turnover surges over 200pc
BUUMBA CHIMBULU THE equity market posted strong gains last week, with turnover soaring to over K21.3 million, a surge of more than 200 percent compared to the previous week. According to the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) weekly report for the period ending May 23, trading volume also rose sharply by 77 percent to 1, 502, […]
Airtel launches AI spam alert service to combat mobile fraud
BUUMBA CHIMBULU IN a significant step towards enhancing consumer protection, Airtel Networks Zambia Plc has launched a pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert Service designed to detect and classify suspicious SMS messages as potential spam. The new service, available to all Airtel subscribers at no cost, allows customers to identify and steer clear of possible […]
Constitution changes: innovation or confusion? PF asks
NATION REPORTER THE Patriotic Front (PF) has raised alarm over the proposed constitutional amendments being advanced by the UPND government, describing them as both confusing and potentially dangerous for the country’s democracy. In a statement issued yesterday by PF Media Director Edwin Lifwekelo, the party questioned the rationale behind the proposed hybrid electoral system which […]
Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here’s what we know so far
Want a COVID-19 vaccination this fall? For many Americans, it’s not clear how easy it will be to get one—or if they’ve lost the choice.